You will serve as a IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN) in the DIVISION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES of NAVAL ACADEMY.

Duties

You will provide executive oversight and technical direction of information management and information technology (IM/IT) projects ensuring rigorous application of computer science and IM/IT principles, policies, and practices. You will ensure implemented solutions, services, and support are adequate and appropriate to assure successful and efficient outcomes under a structured life cycle management program. You will evaluate the risks and benefits of alternative solutions, addresses resource and other constraints, and provide recommended strategies for management approval. You will oversee the development, procurement, and implementation of hardware and software products and services with architecture, configuration and/or design compliance considerations relative to institutional policy and standards. You will ensure project goals and descriptors are documented and prioritized across business processes including but not limited to the IT Budget, cybersecurity vulnerability mitigation, and other associated areas. You will lead department heads and associated teams in project selection, planning, acquisition, development, and deployment of new and updated hardware, software, networks, systems, services and associated infrastructure.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This position is designated as a Cyber IT/Cybersecurity Workforce position. You must obtain and maintain the credentials as described in SECNAV M-5239.2 for specialty area Program Manager (801) advanced level within 12 months of appointment.
• Some work my require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the work site.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-14 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Applying computer science and Information Technology (IT) principles, policies, and practices in the planning, development, delivery, deployment and sustainment of cyber-secure infrastructure and services throughout an academic environment; 2) Planning and formulating policy, concepts, techniques, procedures, standards, and criteria for a college/university IT project management framework;3) Evaluating computer architectures, operating systems, system administrations and applications for end-user and infrastructure devices to ensure effective system life cycle management and security; and 4) Determining required hardware, software and IT services for an organization to ensure functional effectiveness. 5.) Defining, establishing, managing, and/or administering all IT architectures and equipment; 6) Installing, configuring and integrating commercial and government software products; 7) Managing operating systems in an academic environment for computer systems and networks ensuring accurate implementation of levels and classes of cybersecurity; and 8) Applying knowledge of federal acquisition processes and systems to purchase IT related services and/or equipment for an academic institution. Your experience must reflect skill in the following areas: attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address NAVAL ACADEMY 121 Blake Road Annapolis, MD 21402 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]